To begin our exploration, let's start in the pastoral countryside of France, the birthplace of Brie. This delectable cheese originates from the Île-de-France region, near Paris. With its history dating back over a thousand years, Brie is often referred to as "The Queen of Cheeses," and its regal status was cemented when the French King Charlemagne reportedly tasted and fell in love with it in the 8th century.